UNIT 4 – NCSF EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
. Genetics account for roughly _____ of factors, on average, that impact physical health
and performance.
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 85% - Correct Answers -40%
Novice exercisers have an increased risk for which of the following injuries when proper
acclimation to activity is not employed?
a. Muscle strains
b. Ligament sprains
c. Bone fractures
d. All of the above - Correct Answers -All of the above
Which of the following is associated with a dangerous drop in blood sodium, and is most
commonly experienced during endurance training in the heat?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Hyperthermia
c. Angina
d. Hyponatremia - Correct Answers -Hyponatremia
Which of the following activities is most associated with the risk for shoulder
impingement?
a. Cycling
b. Running
c. Swimming
d. Dancing - Correct Answers -Swimming
Injuries are reported in the _______________ the greatest extent amongst novice
clients. - Correct Answers -Lower extremities (ankle, knees)
_____________ is a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause organ failure
due to the release of damaged muscle tissue into circulation. - Correct Answers -
Rhabdomyolysis
, True or False? Lack of physical activity is the strongest factor to impact health. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False? The primary causes of premature death in the US are due to
uncontrollable factors. - Correct Answers -False
True or False? Health is heavily influenced by stress levels and perceived function. -
Correct Answers -True
Identify at least four categorical factors that can impact health/fitness levels. - Correct
Answers -1. Genetics
2. age and sex
3. Environmental factors
4. social factors
5. Stress, nutrition, & PA lvls
6. Eduction and economic factors
Which of the following is the primary purpose of exercise screening?
a. The development of a needs analysis
b. Identifying a client's specific interests and aptitudes
c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
d. Comparing the client's current health status compared to recommended ranges -
Correct Answers -The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
Which of the following can contribute to reducing the risk of activity-related injuries?
a. Identifying risk factors associated with a client
b. Providing a structured acclimation period at the beginning of a program
c. Providing proper instruction and practice
d. All of the above - Correct Answers -All of the above
Which of the following serves as an initial contract and waiver of liability between the
trainer and client?
a. PAR-Q+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Health Risk Appraisal - Correct Answers -Informed consent
Which of the following uses seven baseline questions to identify individuals at risk for
negative cardiovascular or metabolic events in response to exercise?
a. Behavior Questionnaire
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Needs analysis
d. PAR-Q+ - Correct Answers -PAR-Q
hich of the following screening forms clarifies a client's key areas of risk such as family
history of disease, smoking history, current medication use, and previous injuries?
AND ANSWERS
. Genetics account for roughly _____ of factors, on average, that impact physical health
and performance.
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 85% - Correct Answers -40%
Novice exercisers have an increased risk for which of the following injuries when proper
acclimation to activity is not employed?
a. Muscle strains
b. Ligament sprains
c. Bone fractures
d. All of the above - Correct Answers -All of the above
Which of the following is associated with a dangerous drop in blood sodium, and is most
commonly experienced during endurance training in the heat?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Hyperthermia
c. Angina
d. Hyponatremia - Correct Answers -Hyponatremia
Which of the following activities is most associated with the risk for shoulder
impingement?
a. Cycling
b. Running
c. Swimming
d. Dancing - Correct Answers -Swimming
Injuries are reported in the _______________ the greatest extent amongst novice
clients. - Correct Answers -Lower extremities (ankle, knees)
_____________ is a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause organ failure
due to the release of damaged muscle tissue into circulation. - Correct Answers -
Rhabdomyolysis
, True or False? Lack of physical activity is the strongest factor to impact health. - Correct
Answers -True
True or False? The primary causes of premature death in the US are due to
uncontrollable factors. - Correct Answers -False
True or False? Health is heavily influenced by stress levels and perceived function. -
Correct Answers -True
Identify at least four categorical factors that can impact health/fitness levels. - Correct
Answers -1. Genetics
2. age and sex
3. Environmental factors
4. social factors
5. Stress, nutrition, & PA lvls
6. Eduction and economic factors
Which of the following is the primary purpose of exercise screening?
a. The development of a needs analysis
b. Identifying a client's specific interests and aptitudes
c. The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
d. Comparing the client's current health status compared to recommended ranges -
Correct Answers -The identification of factors that increase the risk for injury
Which of the following can contribute to reducing the risk of activity-related injuries?
a. Identifying risk factors associated with a client
b. Providing a structured acclimation period at the beginning of a program
c. Providing proper instruction and practice
d. All of the above - Correct Answers -All of the above
Which of the following serves as an initial contract and waiver of liability between the
trainer and client?
a. PAR-Q+
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Informed Consent
d. Health Risk Appraisal - Correct Answers -Informed consent
Which of the following uses seven baseline questions to identify individuals at risk for
negative cardiovascular or metabolic events in response to exercise?
a. Behavior Questionnaire
b. Health Status Questionnaire
c. Needs analysis
d. PAR-Q+ - Correct Answers -PAR-Q
hich of the following screening forms clarifies a client's key areas of risk such as family
history of disease, smoking history, current medication use, and previous injuries?
